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Samoa punch ticket to 2027 World Cup as Namibia end on high note

WRAP: On an incredible night at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, Samoa dug deep to tie 13-13 with Belgium and book their 10th straight World Cup appearance at RWC 2027.

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RWC Qualifiers Round Three - Teams and Predictions

Countries RWC Qualifiers Round Three - Teams and Predictions PREVIEW: The World Cup dream is over for Namibia and Brazil, but all eyes will be on Samoa v Belgium with the winner qualifying for RWC 2027.

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Namibia's RWC 2027 dream comes to an end in Dubai

Countries Namibia's RWC 2027 dream comes to an end in Dubai WRAP: Samoa ended Namibia's streak of competing in seven consecutive World Cups after defeating the Welwitschias 26-8 in the RWC Final Qualification Tournament.

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Belgium shock Namibia, Samoa dominate Brazil in RWC 2027 Qualifiers

Countries Belgium shock Namibia, Samoa dominate Brazil in RWC 2027 Qualifiers WRAP: Belgium put in a superb overall performance to defeat RWC regulars Namibia 22-15 and put themselves one step closer to fulfilling their own Rugby World Cup dream, while Samoa kicked off their campaign with a comfortable 48-10 win over Brazil.

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WORLD RANKINGS: Springboks' No.1 spot under threat

Argentina WORLD RANKINGS: Springboks' No.1 spot under threat SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's matches in the Nations Series, November internationals in Europe, RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai and the Rugby Europe Trophy and Conference 2025-26.

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Namibia secures Slaptjips IP for World Cup qualifiers

Countries Namibia secures Slaptjips IP for World Cup qualifiers SPOTLIGHT: Jacques Burger can best be described as the chief cook and bottle washer of the Namibian game.

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Four teams confirmed for RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament

Countries Four teams confirmed for RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament NEWS: The race to secure the final ticket to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia is reaching its climax, with Belgium, Namibia, Samoa, and Paraguay now confirmed as the four competing nations in the Final Qualification Tournament (FQT).

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Namibia revive World Cup hopes

Countries Namibia revive World Cup hopes REPORT: Namibia revived hopes of qualifying for the 2027 World Cup in Australia by trouncing the United Arab Emirates 86-29 in Kampala on Saturday.

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World Rankings: All Blacks to make Boks sweat?

Argentina World Rankings: All Blacks to make Boks sweat? SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has published the ranking permutations ahead of this weekend's Test matches.

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Azzurri send warning to Boks with Namibia rout

Countries Azzurri send warning to Boks with Namibia rout MATCH REPORT: Fullback Jacopo Trullo scored three tries as Italy warmed up for a two-Test series in South Africa by crushing Namibia 73-6 in Windhoek on Friday.

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Namibia v Italy - Teams and Prediction

Countries Namibia v Italy - Teams and Prediction PREVIEW: Flanker Prince !Gaoseb will captain Namibia when they host Italy in Windhoek on Friday.

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Namibia rallying to keep World Cup hopes alive as coach quits

Countries Namibia rallying to keep World Cup hopes alive as coach quits NEWS: Namibia's bid for an eighth consecutive World Cup appearance has taken a knock with head coach Chrysander Botha stepping away, leaving the team in a swirl of uncertainty.

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Namibia's Mouton eyes Top 14 'dream' with Grenoble

Countries Namibia's Mouton eyes Top 14 'dream' with Grenoble SPOTLIGHT: Namibia's Gerswin Mouton has experienced a path less trodden by most professional rugby players, but that will count for nothing as he aims to help fire Grenoble to the French Top 14 on Saturday.

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World Rugby reveals red-card trial

Argentina World Rugby reveals red-card trial NEWS: World Rugby approved the global trial of the 20-minute red card in elite competitions.

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First Bok entries revealed in Top 100 list

Argentina First Bok entries revealed in Top 100 list SPOTLIGHT: Rugbypass' Top 100 Men’s Rugby Players of 2024 has officially been launched on Wednesday.

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'Proud' Brett Robinson vows to unify the game

Argentina 'Proud' Brett Robinson vows to unify the game SPOTLIGHT: Newly elected World Rugby Chairman Brett Robinson said it was a 'proud moment' for him after becoming the first in his position from the southern hemisphere on Thursday and vowed to unify all the different factions.

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Sir Bill Beaumont hands over baton to Aussie

Argentina Sir Bill Beaumont hands over baton to Aussie NEWS: Sir Bill Beaumont's successor has been elected with the news that Australian Brett Robinson will take up the seat as the new Chair of World Rugby.

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